EURO-SCENE LEIPZIG: SEX EDUCATION II: FIGHT

FIGHT tells of the historic struggle for reproductive self-determination in Yugoslavia. While the termination of a pregnancy was sanctioned with imprisonment and illegal abortions often ended in life-threatening situations during and after World War II, sexualized violence in marriage remained unpunished. Based on political documents and the biographies of women's rights activists, the team of artists led by Slovenian director Tjaša Črnigoj unfolds a dense portrait of the Yugoslav women's movement, in which the private is inextricably interwoven with the political. This is exemplified by the biography of the partisan and politician Vida Tomšič, who, together with her partner, the gynecologist Franc Novak-Luka, fought for the right to family planning and sex education, focusing on people – not on biology.

At a time when neoconservative forces around the world are once again questioning the right to safe abortion and contraception, FIGHT reminds us of the achievements of previous generations and their commitment to bodily autonomy and sexual rights – as the basis for progressive ideas about pleasure, love and equality.

SEX EDUCATION II: FIGHT concludes a series of lecture performances on sexual freedom as a human right. The pieces are based on conversations with women about their personal experiences and interviews with experts from various disciplines. This creates an intimate yet analytical space on stage in which social taboos are openly questioned.

From 16 years. 

In Serbo-Croatian and Slovenian with German surtitles.

Duration: approx. 80 minutes. 
 

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